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Peter
 
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On 30/6/05 11:49 PM, in article
, "Melba's Jammin'"
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> In article >, Peter
> > wrote:
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>> Have decided to make some vanilla essence... Got a kilo of beans,
>> chopped them up and put that into about 4 litres of Vodka... Used a
>> stab blender to chop them up a bit more... Even after three days the
>> aroma is stunning. The taste strong and rich, yet the vodka kind of
>> comes through and to my taste, it needs a bit of caramalised sugar to
>> round it... Any suggestions?

>
>> Peter Watson

>
> Will time do the trick, Peter? I hope you won't be adding extraneous
> stuff for the sake of expedience.

Time will indeed do the trick, I just wonder if the harsh taste of vodka
will dissipate..

PW